Business and Finance Program Analyst Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Business and Finance Program Analyst 
Salary $58,613.00 – $102,574.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-04966 Department Dept of Transportation Division Secretary Opening Date 04/15/2025 Closing Date 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Program Analyst I Position Number 60027562 Salary Grade

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Description of Work This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Hiring Range:

$-$80,593 – $81,774

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NC17 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) vision is to be a global leader in providing innovative transportation solutions to all North Carolinians. The Office of Civil Rights is a Division of the NC Department of Transportation exists to promote and ensure that customers and employees have equal access and equal opportunity to participate in transportation programs without facing unlawful discrimination. The Office of Civil Rights carries out this mission by enforcing federal and state laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, age and, in certain circumstances, genetics, sex and religion, in programs and activities that receive federal and/or state financial assistance. The Office of Civil Rights is comprised of five areas: Internal EEO, External EEO, Certification & Utilization, Business Opportunity, and Development and On the Job Training. With each of those units there exists the needs for Procurement and Contracting, and Departmental Accounting. This position supports those processes. Procurement & Contracting is the centralized function within OCR that ensures compliance and consistency in purchasing and contracting. Banking Operations is a new area to OCR that will serve as the loan program to certify

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firms for bonding. The departmental accounting function will administer the department’s account payable function, budget process and reporting, fixed assets. Primary Purpose of the Position

• Preparing and analyzing data for the annual financial statements requested by FHWA.

Ensures statements are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Ensures new technical guidance (GASB standards) is incorporated in financial statements as required. Analyzes financial data and responds to inquiries made by the executive management regarding Office of Civil Rights financial information. Communicates both oral and written information to NCDOT management and FHWA related to financial reporting.

• Independently develop, negotiate, and administer, and analyze various highly complexed essential procurement contracts some of which are more than $1M.

This position will manage the critical contract formation stage (planning, pre-solicitation, development, evaluation, and award). This position will work with program managers to ensure and clearly document intricate complex specifications in clear measurable milestones in all contractual agreements and assist as needed in the review documentation and/or work. This position will at time negotiate components of complex highly technical contracts more than $1M contracts such as terms and conditions, pricing, contract duration, specification/requirements, performance measures and outcomes, task, activities, deliverables, required certifications, required prequalification, and negotiates with prospective Vendors on behalf of the State and the Department. The ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with NCDOT employees of different levels, Management, Vendors, and outside agency employees is required for this position. Review and analyze assigned budget reports for OCR operating funds and WBS funding and conduct monthly meetings with managers to discuss any contractual and/or budget and invoicing issues

• Works with the Departmental Accounting section to ensure that the budget is in line with the most recent board actions. Ensure adequate funds are in the account to fund anticipated accounts payable.
•  Prepare monthly federal and state budget or funding reports, utilizing graphical presentations for visual representation. Provide financial guidance to program managers on their unit expenditures, remaining balances, and project timelines, fostering effective financial management and compliance with fiscal protocols.
•  This position works with the Departmental Accounting section to ensure that the budget aligns with the most recent board actions and that adequate funds are available to cover anticipated accounts payable.

It assists with internal audits to verify the accuracy of overhead rates, ensure timely submission of documentation, and maintain compliance with standards. Additionally, the role supports budget development and monitoring, prepares financial statements, and generates regular reports for management. It also maintains effective communication with vendors and collaborates with internal teams to support project planning and execution.

• Providing training and outreach is required.

This Position may require travel. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Experience with governmental accounting methods, procedures, financial practices and applying complex Federal and State fiscal regulations. Demonstrated ability to apply accounting judgment and theory to a wide variety of situations that are not covered by regulations or precedent. Experience developing complex accounting worksheets and NCFS financial reports using various accounting tools including Excel formulas, pivot tables, charts, data merge, and other complex Excel functions as well as demonstrated proficiency with the MS Windows package.
Experience interpreting and applying intricate Federal and State fiscal regulations ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, including navigating complex accounting scenarios and providing sound financial advice to stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to collect data from multiple sources, perform comprehensive statistical analyses, and generate detailed reports with service metrics to monitor program activities. Skill in synthesizing data from diverse sources to create in-depth statistical reports, providing valuable insights into program activities, supporting informed decision-making, and optimizing financial performance through detailed metrics and statistical data. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Leslie Arias – 984-236-1296 Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. Employer
State of North Carolina
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http://www.ncdot.gov/
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